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Cliffside Park, NJ local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Rent control / stabilization

Yes. After at least 12 consecutive months since the last increase, rent on a covered unit may rise by no more than 5% of the prior base rent; for a qualified senior citizen or disabled tenant the cap is 3% (§ 11-2). Vacancy decontrol applies: a unit rented for the first time or that becomes vacant for any reason is decontrolled, and becomes covered again once it is re-rented (§ 11-2.4).

Verified Source: Cliffside Park Code ch. 11, § 11-2 (Rent Control), § 11-2.4 · last checked 2026-10-16

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